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  1. 18th August 2013, 05:29 PM #1
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    Default Container semi trailer WIP.

    Hi,

    Started making a container semi trailer. Here are a couple of WIP photos. Wheel assemblies aren't glued on yet. I think the front wheel assembly doesn't quite like right. I have got a bullbar to go on it and some doors and a ramp. Am donating it to a local child care centre to raffle. The whole rig is about 1 metre long.

    Thanks for looking.

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    G'Day Todd, Looks greats but need more photos please.... Cheers, crowie
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    Nice one Todd. Like the simplicity!!!
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    Looking good. I have been looking at the front wheels maybe move them back a little and put some fuel tanks between them and the double set.

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  6. 20th August 2013, 07:17 PM #5
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    Tks guys. More photos are coming Crowie. Good ideas digger - I think I will put a thicker chassis between the front wheels and put a curved mud guard as well as the diesel tanks you suggested.


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  7. 24th August 2013, 05:29 PM #6
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    Default Completed Container Truck

    Hi,

    I have finished the truck. Is looking pretty good. I took digger's advice and put some tanks between the front and rear wheels. I made the tanks out by using a holesaw to cut disks and then gluing 4 together with a piece of dowel in the middle. I also put wheel arches over the front wheels. The proportions definitely look better.

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    Thanks for looking.

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  8. 25th August 2013, 06:49 PM #7
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    Have made a racing car and a ramp for the container truck. Completes the package I reckon.

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    G'Day Todd,
    That's certainly come up good and strong, PLUS a race car too, wow, well done.
    I like the simple construction of the semi, you've done yourself proud on the design.
    One thing I've found with youngsters is I have had to upgrade the axles to 5/16"dia [8mm] to prevent the step on or sit on accidents.
    Cheers, crowie

    PS - Looks dry at Charleville; I suppose like the rest of Queensland that needs rain....
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